Calypso Bites Caribbean Bakery & Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Calypso Bites Caribbean Bakery & Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Calypso Bites Caribbean Bakery & Restaurant's 55 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
55
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
61
May 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster emailed to operator **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water at three compartment sink. Water temperature at 78°F. Operator stated gas not being turned on until Monday. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All handwashing sink no hot water. Water temperature at 79°F. Operator stated gas not being turned on until Monday. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster emailed to operator **Warning**
51-13-4
64
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License still expired on Jan 14 25
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler; cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); Djon Djon rice (45F- Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portion or prepared today, in unit more than 4hrs. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler; cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); Djon Djon rice (45F- Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portion or prepared today, in unit more than 4hrs. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to locate food thermometer
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator unable to locate license
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service items in direct contact with the floor inside storage room
25-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Major ice build up in chest freezer in kitchen
14-69-4
41
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box with plantains
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Plastic container of drinks in chest freezer Person In Charge removed
40-06-5
58
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed conch stored over deserts in standing reach in freezer. Observed raw chicken stored over pig feet in standing freezer located in kitchen area.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with grooves no longer cleanable with mold like substance embedded within grooves
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety milk opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Observed Hand-wash sink not accessible for employee use at all time with bucket inside sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety rice and peas, cooked conch, coleslaw, potato salad prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
02C-04-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken stored on kitchen floor Observed bags of potatoes stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Observed Working containers of sugar and baking soda and flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed at room temperature on floor in kitchen area.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
21
Nov 28, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
8 critical violations. 7 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction for conch.
01D-01-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw conch and raw chicken left to thaw in hand washing sink overnight at room temperature 71-74°F. See Stop Sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked rice and peas in walk in cooler with date mark from 11/17/22 exceeding 7 days. Observed guava duff and Johnny cake made from 11/11 in walk in cooler exceeding 7 day expiration time. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent droppings in container on floor in kitchen area. Observed 1 rodent dropping on floor behind shelf at front counter. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked rice and peas in walk in cooler with date mark from 11/17/22 exceeding 7 days. Observed guava duff and Johnny cake made from 11/11 in walk in cooler exceeding 7 day expiration time. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked vegetables and directly beside vegetables in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Observed raw pork stored with vegetables in the reach in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed pesticide labeled for house hold use only present in establishment. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cheese and meats in plastic thank you bags in reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with grooves with mold like substance. Observed can opener blade with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area inaccessible with raw conch and raw chicken held overnight to thaw in sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel provided at hand washing sink located in kitchen area beside 3 compartment sink. Observed no paper towel in women's and mens bathroom for employees and public. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed all shelves in walk in cooler with heavy rust build up and mold like substance. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed potato salad prepared more than 24 hours per operator not dated marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in floor with heavy food debris and mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles,walk in cooler door. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Observed Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw conch and raw chicken left to thaw in hand washing sink overnight at room temperature 71-74°F. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of slime like substance in ice machine located at front counter. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on shelves at front counter with to go bags stored on shelves. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food stored in reach in cooler not identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on walk in cooler, reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles of scoops directly touching rice,flour, sugar, pigeon peas in containers **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Calypso Bites Caribbean Bakery & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Calypso Bites Caribbean Bakery & Restaurant on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Calypso Bites Caribbean Bakery & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Calypso Bites Caribbean Bakery & Restaurant.
How does Calypso Bites Caribbean Bakery & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Calypso Bites Caribbean Bakery & Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Calypso Bites Caribbean Bakery & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Calypso Bites Caribbean Bakery & Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Calypso Bites Caribbean Bakery & Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Calypso Bites Caribbean Bakery & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Calypso Bites Caribbean Bakery & Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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